‘Our Italian Table’ cooks for The Stem Institute of LA: Pasta with Oven Roasted Vegetables
My brother, Joey, has been keeping the ‘Our Italian Table’ spirit alive on the west coast by cooking for throngs of friends, his church and even …
Easy Summer Tomato and Mozzarella Tart
All those tomatoes – what a wonderful time of year!! I have been roasting basket after basket and storing away in the freezer for those …
Summer’s First Harvest: Zucchine Ripiene (Stuffed Zucchini)
There is much excitement over here in eastern Pennsylvania! My first harvest of the season is staring up at me from my little garden basket. …
Michele Goes to Istanbul: Summery Shepherd’s Salad with Pomegranate Syrup
It has been a few weeks since I have posted but I have a good excuse! I was volunteering in Uganda with a short stopover …
Spaghetti Sciuè Sciuè (Spaghetti Hurry Hurry)
In California, summer is trying to get a foothold and the tomatoes are in the ground and looking towards a July harvest. And thinking about …
Test Driving My Bicicletta
The Bicicletta Ingredients: Ice 2 parts white wine, such as Pinot Grigio 1 part Campari Club soda, to taste Lemon or orange slice Directions: 1. …
Balsamic Peppered Strawberries with Vanilla Scented Ricotta
I am still on a ricotta kick over here. So when I spied beautiful little early season strawberries at the local farm market, dessert was …
Pasta with Ricotta and Roasted Tomatoes
Ahhhh, spring…can any season be more vibrant?? My roses have exploded with a burst of incredible color; my little tomato plants are nestled comfortably in …
Pesce al Sale (Fish in a Salt Crust)
Sometimes the simplest preparations are the tastiest! And this one is for sure….take the freshest fish you can buy, stuff lightly and bake in a salt …
The Magic of Spring: Wisteria and Artichokes
Wisteria blooms and artichoke leaves….the long awaited spring has sprung here in Pennsylvania! What a magical time as the trees awaken, the flowers peek from their …
Herb Marinated Salmon with Blood Orange and Avocado Salsa
Friday night is a very beautiful thing. Nothing but weekend ahead. Bellisimo. Tonite I had to make a ‘dessert of my choice’ for an Easter …
Rigatoni with Sausage, Shitakes, Sun-dried Tomatoes and Artichoke Hearts
I often reflect on a paragraph in Frances Mayes’ wonderful book, ‘A Year in the World’: ‘The need to travel is a mysterious force. A …